This is why Dele Alli was booed at Wembley during England's friendly with Nigeria

Alli dribbles past Nigeria players [Photo: Courtesy]

Dele Alli was showered with boos every time he touched the ball during the early stages of England's pre-World Cup friendly with Nigeria.

The Three Lions star is used to the jeers at Wembley having earned a reputation of diving among Premier League rivals.

Alli was booed by Nigeria fans [Photo: Courtesy]

But this had nothing to do with his antics on the pitch.

Why then?

Well, Tottenham midfielder Alli turned down the opportunity to play for the Super Eagles - with his father Kehinde is a Nigerian multi-millionaire businessman.

In fact by birth, Alli is a Nigerian Prince.

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Kehinde was quoted as saying: "If Dele went back to Nigeria now it would be crazy. He would have a presidential welcome wherever he goes.

Everybody watches him play and is proud of him. It opens ever door for him being a prince. He can talk to our prime minister and the president if he wants to."

Alli warming up in training [Photo: Courtesy]

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Former Wimbledon ace John Fashanu went one further and claimed he is a King.

"Dele being a prince in Nigeria is absolutely massive. It would give him a lot of respect if he returned to live here and maybe one day he could be King of the Yoruba tribe. It means a lot of houses, cars and enormous wealth."

The away fans weren't bothered by any royalty as they jeered Alli.